lb_projectsFri Dec 12 19:02:31 EST 2014w2es1016.worldbank.orgLebanon | Projects | World BankWorld Bank FeedThe project LB: PCB Management in the Power Sector Project has changed to Active<p>The project LB: PCB Management in the Power Sector Project has changed to Active. To see more information, see <a href=http://web.worldbank.org/external/projects/main?pagePK=64283627&piPK=73230&theSitePK=40941&menuPK=228424&Projectid=P122540>the project information in the World Bank project database</a></p> The PCB Management in the Power Sector Project in Lebanese has an objective is to dispose of high risk PCBs and improve the inventory management of transformers in the power sector in an environmentally sound manner. The project includes three components. All GEF funded activities are implemented by the Ministry of Environment in close cooperation with EDL. Component one will support a countrywide inventory of the PCB contaminated transformers in the power sector in Lebanon. Component two will support the disposal of high content PCB equipment owned by the EDL and potentially by the private sector, and of the PCB contaminated oil from Bauchrieh. Finally, Component three will support: (i) establishment of a Project Management Unit (PMU) within MOE; (ii) monitoring of indicators and reporting on project performance; (iii) training and capacity building of MOE, EDL and other stakeholders (e.g. customs administration, on site workers technicians etc.) on sustainable management of PCB equipment and storage sites.2014-12-01T05:00:00.000Z2014-12-01T05:00:00.000ZLebanonP122540LBActiveCHANGEThe project Lebanon-Water Supply Augmentation Project has changed to Active<p>The project Lebanon-Water Supply Augmentation Project has changed to Active. To see more information, see <a href=http://web.worldbank.org/external/projects/main?pagePK=64283627&piPK=73230&theSitePK=40941&menuPK=228424&Projectid=P125184>the project information in the World Bank project database</a></p> The Water Supply Augmentation Project of Lebanon has an objective to increase the volume of water available to the Greater Beirut and Mount Lebanon area. The project consists of four components. The first component will finance: (i) construction and construction supervision of the Bisri Dam and the associated access road; and (ii) construction and construction supervision of the conveyor pipelines to the existing Joun reservoir and the associated access road; two (2) hydropower plants, generating 0.2 megawatt (MW) and 12 MW respectively; and expansion of the Ouardaniyeh water treatment plant (WTP). Component two will finance priority activities, complementary to construction of Bisri dam, to ensure the long term sustainability of water service delivery across the Greater Beirut Mount Lebanon (GBML). Component 2 will finance: (i) technical assistance to the Ministry of Energy and Water (MOEW), Beirut Mount Lebanon Water Establishment (BMLWE) and Council for Development and Reconstruction (CDR) on the operation and maintenance of dams; (ii) technical assistance to the MOEW and BMLWE on management of Beirut Mount Lebanon (BML) water resources; (iii) technical assistance to Ministry of Energy and Water and Beirut Mount Lebanon Water Establishment in developing and implementing awareness raising campaigns on the economic benefits of switching to the public water network and eventual volumetric metering water supply; (iv) environment and social mitigation measures including the construction of sewerage networks in the upstream catchment villages, as described in the Environmental and Social Management Plan (ESMP). Component three will finance: (i) strengthening capacity of core Project Management Unit (PMU) within Council for Development and Reconstruction to oversee project implementation; (ii) continued engagement of the Dam Safety Panel (DSPE) as per Bank policy requirements and of the independent environment and social Panel of Experts; and (iii) supervision of the ESMP. Finally, component four will finance the costs of compensation of land acquisition of 570 hectares of land, as well as the cost of assistance for livelihood rehabilitation and monitoring of the Resettlement Action Plan (RAP) implementation.2014-10-02T04:00:00.000Z2014-10-02T04:00:00.000ZLebanonP125184LBActiveCHANGEThe project LB-Environmental Pollution Abatement Project has changed to Active<p>The project LB-Environmental Pollution Abatement Project has changed to Active. To see more information, see <a href=http://web.worldbank.org/external/projects/main?pagePK=64283627&piPK=73230&theSitePK=40941&menuPK=228424&Projectid=P143594>the project information in the World Bank project database</a></p> The development objectives of the Environmental Pollution Abatement Project for Lebanon are to assist the Borrower in: (a) reducing industrial pollution in targeted industrial enterprises; and (b) strengthening the monitoring and enforcement capabilities of the Ministry of Environment (MOE). The project comprises two components. The first component on technical assistance aims to strengthen through technical support and training the capacity of MOE, the banking sector and the industrial associations, and provide project management support. The second component on investment sub-projects aims to provide concessional loans through the banking sector for pollution control to an estimated 20 to 25 public and private enterprises in order to bring air emissions, effluent discharges, and industrial waste generation towards compliance with national environmental standards in a cost-effective manner. This component will consist of a credit facility to provide sub-loans of at least US$100,000 per enterprise to implement pollution control projects and thereby reduce pollution load.2014-08-06T04:00:00.000Z2014-08-06T04:00:00.000ZLebanonP143594LBActiveCHANGEThe project Lebanon Municipal Services Emergency Project has changed to Active<p>The project Lebanon Municipal Services Emergency Project has changed to Active. To see more information, see <a href=http://web.worldbank.org/external/projects/main?pagePK=64283627&piPK=73230&theSitePK=40941&menuPK=228424&Projectid=P149724>the project information in the World Bank project database</a></p> 2014-06-24T04:00:00.000Z2014-06-24T04:00:00.000ZLebanonP149724LBActiveCHANGEThe project Emergency Nat'l Poverty Targeting Proj has changed to Active<p>The project Emergency Nat'l Poverty Targeting Proj has changed to Active. To see more information, see <a href=http://web.worldbank.org/external/projects/main?pagePK=64283627&piPK=73230&theSitePK=40941&menuPK=228424&Projectid=P149242>the project information in the World Bank project database</a></p> 2014-05-08T04:00:00.000Z2014-05-08T04:00:00.000ZLebanonP149242LBActiveCHANGEThe project Lebanon Municipal Services Emergency Project is now in the pipeline.<p>The project Lebanon Municipal Services Emergency Project is now in the pipeline. To see more information, see <a href=http://web.worldbank.org/external/projects/main?pagePK=64283627&piPK=73230&theSitePK=40941&menuPK=228424&Projectid=P149724> the project information in the World Bank project database</a></p> 2014-04-24T04:00:00.000Z2014-04-24T04:00:00.000ZLebanonP149724LBNEW RELEASENEWThe project Emergency Nat'l Poverty Targeting Proj is now in the pipeline.<p>The project Emergency Nat'l Poverty Targeting Proj is now in the pipeline. To see more information, see <a href=http://web.worldbank.org/external/projects/main?pagePK=64283627&piPK=73230&theSitePK=40941&menuPK=228424&Projectid=P149242> the project information in the World Bank project database</a></p> 2014-04-18T04:00:00.000Z2014-04-18T04:00:00.000ZLebanonP149242LBNEW RELEASENEWThe project Lebanon Fiscal Management Reform 2 has changed to Active<p>The project Lebanon Fiscal Management Reform 2 has changed to Active. To see more information, see <a href=http://web.worldbank.org/external/projects/main?pagePK=64283627&piPK=73230&theSitePK=40941&menuPK=228424&Projectid=P133226>the project information in the World Bank project database</a></p> The objectives of the Second Fiscal Management Reform Project are to strengthen the recipient's capacity in fiscal policy analysis, debt management, and budgetary allocation of public resources; enhance the efficiency of the recipient's financial management systems; and tighten the control environment for more effective use of the recipient's public resources. There are two components to the project, the first component being macro-fiscal analysis and public debt management. This component includes two sub-components: macro-fiscal analysis; and public debt management. Finally, the second component is the public expenditure management. This component includes four sub-components: expenditure programming and budget preparation; budget execution; public procurement reforms; and internal control and internal audit.2014-04-16T04:00:00.000Z2014-04-16T04:00:00.000ZLebanonP133226LBActiveCHANGEThe project National Volunteer Service Program has changed to Closed<p>The project National Volunteer Service Program has changed to Closed. To see more information, see <a href=http://web.worldbank.org/external/projects/main?pagePK=64283627&piPK=73230&theSitePK=40941&menuPK=228424&Projectid=P126734>the project information in the World Bank project database</a></p> 2014-04-02T04:00:00.000Z2014-04-02T04:00:00.000ZLebanonP126734LBClosedCHANGEThe project POWER SECTOR RESTR. has changed to Closed<p>The project POWER SECTOR RESTR. has changed to Closed. To see more information, see <a href=http://web.worldbank.org/external/projects/main?pagePK=64283627&piPK=73230&theSitePK=40941&menuPK=228424&Projectid=P049707>the project information in the World Bank project database</a></p> 2014-04-02T04:00:00.000Z2014-04-02T04:00:00.000ZLebanonP049707LBClosedCHANGEThe project LB: PCB Management in the Power Sector Project is now in the pipeline.<p>The project LB: PCB Management in the Power Sector Project is now in the pipeline. To see more information, see <a href=http://web.worldbank.org/external/projects/main?pagePK=64283627&piPK=73230&theSitePK=40941&menuPK=228424&Projectid=P122540> the project information in the World Bank project database</a></p> The PCB Management in the Power Sector Project in Lebanese has an objective is to dispose of high risk PCBs and improve the inventory management of transformers in the power sector in an environmentally sound manner. The project includes three components. All GEF funded activities are implemented by the Ministry of Environment in close cooperation with EDL. Component one will support a countrywide inventory of the PCB contaminated transformers in the power sector in Lebanon. Component two will support the disposal of high content PCB equipment owned by the EDL and potentially by the private sector, and of the PCB contaminated oil from Bauchrieh. Finally, Component three will support: (i) establishment of a Project Management Unit (PMU) within MOE; (ii) monitoring of indicators and reporting on project performance; (iii) training and capacity building of MOE, EDL and other stakeholders (e.g. customs administration, on site workers technicians etc.) on sustainable management of PCB equipment and storage sites.2014-02-02T05:00:00.000Z2014-02-02T05:00:00.000ZLebanonP122540LBNEW RELEASENEWThe project Lake Qaraoun Pollution Prevention Project is now in the pipeline.<p>The project Lake Qaraoun Pollution Prevention Project is now in the pipeline. To see more information, see <a href=http://web.worldbank.org/external/projects/main?pagePK=64283627&piPK=73230&theSitePK=40941&menuPK=228424&Projectid=P147854> the project information in the World Bank project database</a></p> 2013-12-12T05:00:00.000Z2013-12-12T05:00:00.000ZLebanonP147854LBNEW RELEASENEWThe project Lebanon-Water Supply Augmentation Project is now in the pipeline.<p>The project Lebanon-Water Supply Augmentation Project is now in the pipeline. To see more information, see <a href=http://web.worldbank.org/external/projects/main?pagePK=64283627&piPK=73230&theSitePK=40941&menuPK=228424&Projectid=P125184> the project information in the World Bank project database</a></p> The Water Supply Augmentation Project of Lebanon has an objective to increase the volume of water available to the Greater Beirut and Mount Lebanon area. The project consists of four components. The first component will finance: (i) construction and construction supervision of the Bisri Dam and the associated access road; and (ii) construction and construction supervision of the conveyor pipelines to the existing Joun reservoir and the associated access road; two (2) hydropower plants, generating 0.2 megawatt (MW) and 12 MW respectively; and expansion of the Ouardaniyeh water treatment plant (WTP). Component two will finance priority activities, complementary to construction of Bisri dam, to ensure the long term sustainability of water service delivery across the Greater Beirut Mount Lebanon (GBML). Component 2 will finance: (i) technical assistance to the Ministry of Energy and Water (MOEW), Beirut Mount Lebanon Water Establishment (BMLWE) and Council for Development and Reconstruction (CDR) on the operation and maintenance of dams; (ii) technical assistance to the MOEW and BMLWE on management of Beirut Mount Lebanon (BML) water resources; (iii) technical assistance to Ministry of Energy and Water and Beirut Mount Lebanon Water Establishment in developing and implementing awareness raising campaigns on the economic benefits of switching to the public water network and eventual volumetric metering water supply; (iv) environment and social mitigation measures including the construction of sewerage networks in the upstream catchment villages, as described in the Environmental and Social Management Plan (ESMP). Component three will finance: (i) strengthening capacity of core Project Management Unit (PMU) within Council for Development and Reconstruction to oversee project implementation; (ii) continued engagement of the Dam Safety Panel (DSPE) as per Bank policy requirements and of the independent environment and social Panel of Experts; and (iii) supervision of the ESMP. Finally, component four will finance the costs of compensation of land acquisition of 570 hectares of land, as well as the cost of assistance for livelihood rehabilitation and monitoring of the Resettlement Action Plan (RAP) implementation.2013-10-18T04:00:00.000Z2013-10-18T04:00:00.000ZLebanonP125184LBNEW RELEASENEWThe project LB: Mobile Internet Ecosystem Project (MIEP) has changed to Active<p>The project LB: Mobile Internet Ecosystem Project (MIEP) has changed to Active. To see more information, see <a href=http://web.worldbank.org/external/projects/main?pagePK=64283627&piPK=73230&theSitePK=40941&menuPK=228424&Projectid=P131202>the project information in the World Bank project database</a></p> The objective of the Mobile Internet Ecosystem Project for Lebanon is to strengthen innovation and entrepreneurship in the Lebanese mobile Internet ecosystem. This project will include the following components: the first component is skills development and attraction of talent, this component targets the community of entrepreneurs, software developers and university graduates, and its main goals are to attract a sufficient number of members of these communities to the mobile internet industry, and to provide these communities with sufficient skills, capacity, and knowledge to develop mobile internet start-up projects; the second component is strengthening and growth of the mobile internet industry; the third component is enhancement of mobile internet enabling environment, this will assess Lebanon's competitive position in Information Communication Technologies (ICT) enabled industries to evaluate the potential of the country to use mobile Internet and other ICT platforms to increase its competitive position within the region and internationally; and the last component is project management, finances data collection on indicators to measure project progress and results and strengthens the Financial and Procurement Management Team's (FPMT) management capabilities.2013-08-08T04:00:00.000Z2013-08-08T04:00:00.000ZLebanonP131202LBActiveCHANGEThe project Social Promotion And Protection Project has changed to Active<p>The project Social Promotion And Protection Project has changed to Active. To see more information, see <a href=http://web.worldbank.org/external/projects/main?pagePK=64283627&piPK=73230&theSitePK=40941&menuPK=228424&Projectid=P124761>the project information in the World Bank project database</a></p> The objective of the Social Promotion and Protection Project for Lebanon is to increase access to social development services at the community level, improve the coverage and targeting of the National Poverty Targeting Program (NPTP), and strengthen the capacity of the Ministry of Social Affairs (MOSA) at the central level and the Social Development Centers (SDC) at the local level. This project have the following four components ;( 1) Social Development Centers (SDCs); (2) Community Social Development Program (CSD); (3) National Poverty Targeting Program (NPTP); and (4) Project Management (PM). Component one, which focuses on building the capacity of the SDCs, is cross cutting between Components two and three, as the SDCs are the local implementing arms of MOSA's mandate. Specifically, both the CSD and NPTP programs rely on the SDCs for implementation.2013-05-21T04:00:00.000Z2013-05-21T04:00:00.000ZLebanonP124761LBActiveCHANGEThe project Lebanon Fiscal Management Reform 2 is now in the pipeline.<p>The project Lebanon Fiscal Management Reform 2 is now in the pipeline. To see more information, see <a href=http://web.worldbank.org/external/projects/main?pagePK=64283627&piPK=73230&theSitePK=40941&menuPK=228424&Projectid=P133226> the project information in the World Bank project database</a></p> The objectives of the Second Fiscal Management Reform Project are to strengthen the recipient's capacity in fiscal policy analysis, debt management, and budgetary allocation of public resources; enhance the efficiency of the recipient's financial management systems; and tighten the control environment for more effective use of the recipient's public resources. There are two components to the project, the first component being macro-fiscal analysis and public debt management. This component includes two sub-components: macro-fiscal analysis; and public debt management. Finally, the second component is the public expenditure management. This component includes four sub-components: expenditure programming and budget preparation; budget execution; public procurement reforms; and internal control and internal audit.2013-03-19T04:00:00.000Z2013-03-19T04:00:00.000ZLebanonP133226LBNEW RELEASENEWThe project LB-Environmental Pollution Abatement Project is now in the pipeline.<p>The project LB-Environmental Pollution Abatement Project is now in the pipeline. To see more information, see <a href=http://web.worldbank.org/external/projects/main?pagePK=64283627&piPK=73230&theSitePK=40941&menuPK=228424&Projectid=P143594> the project information in the World Bank project database</a></p> The development objectives of the Environmental Pollution Abatement Project for Lebanon are to assist the Borrower in: (a) reducing industrial pollution in targeted industrial enterprises; and (b) strengthening the monitoring and enforcement capabilities of the Ministry of Environment (MOE). The project comprises two components. The first component on technical assistance aims to strengthen through technical support and training the capacity of MOE, the banking sector and the industrial associations, and provide project management support. The second component on investment sub-projects aims to provide concessional loans through the banking sector for pollution control to an estimated 20 to 25 public and private enterprises in order to bring air emissions, effluent discharges, and industrial waste generation towards compliance with national environmental standards in a cost-effective manner. This component will consist of a credit facility to provide sub-loans of at least US$100,000 per enterprise to implement pollution control projects and thereby reduce pollution load.2013-02-27T05:00:00.000Z2013-02-27T05:00:00.000ZLebanonP143594LBNEW RELEASENEWThe project Sustainable Agric. Livelihoods in Marginal Areas (SALMA) is now in the pipeline.<p>The project Sustainable Agric. Livelihoods in Marginal Areas (SALMA) is now in the pipeline. To see more information, see <a href=http://web.worldbank.org/external/projects/main?pagePK=64283627&piPK=73230&theSitePK=40941&menuPK=228424&Projectid=P131431> the project information in the World Bank project database</a></p> 2013-01-04T05:00:00.000Z2013-01-04T05:00:00.000ZLebanonP131431LBNEW RELEASENEWThe project Young Men's Christian Association (YMCA) is now in the pipeline.<p>The project Young Men's Christian Association (YMCA) is now in the pipeline. To see more information, see <a href=http://web.worldbank.org/external/projects/main?pagePK=64283627&piPK=73230&theSitePK=40941&menuPK=228424&Projectid=P127465> the project information in the World Bank project database</a></p> 2013-01-04T05:00:00.000Z2013-01-04T05:00:00.000ZLebanonP127465LBNEW RELEASENEWThe project LB: Mobile Internet Ecosystem Project (MIEP) is now in the pipeline.<p>The project LB: Mobile Internet Ecosystem Project (MIEP) is now in the pipeline. To see more information, see <a href=http://web.worldbank.org/external/projects/main?pagePK=64283627&piPK=73230&theSitePK=40941&menuPK=228424&Projectid=P131202> the project information in the World Bank project database</a></p> The objective of the Mobile Internet Ecosystem Project for Lebanon is to strengthen innovation and entrepreneurship in the Lebanese mobile Internet ecosystem. This project will include the following components: the first component is skills development and attraction of talent, this component targets the community of entrepreneurs, software developers and university graduates, and its main goals are to attract a sufficient number of members of these communities to the mobile internet industry, and to provide these communities with sufficient skills, capacity, and knowledge to develop mobile internet start-up projects; the second component is strengthening and growth of the mobile internet industry; the third component is enhancement of mobile internet enabling environment, this will assess Lebanon's competitive position in Information Communication Technologies (ICT) enabled industries to evaluate the potential of the country to use mobile Internet and other ICT platforms to increase its competitive position within the region and internationally; and the last component is project management, finances data collection on indicators to measure project progress and results and strengthens the Financial and Procurement Management Team's (FPMT) management capabilities.2012-05-31T04:00:00.000Z2012-05-31T04:00:00.000ZLebanonP131202LBNEW RELEASENEW